Forum menu
Thinking of trying [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=33306 ]these[/url] out on a rigid SS, are they worth a punt?
At that price you probably can't go wrong.
Not ridden them but they look big and heavy so personally I wouldn't use them if there was a possibility my bike might be pointing uphill at any stage
...but for £14 I might get some for Sierra Nevada trips 😀
Not ridden them but they look big and heavy so personally I wouldn't use them if there was a possibility my bike might be pointing uphill at any stage
look heavy but allegedly about a 1/3 lighter than a high roller 2.3
Nope. Too big and fat. I bought these which would guarantee me some good frame clearance.
[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=33327 ]http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=33327[/url]
however they were the folding versions (at that price).
I must be a weight-weenie at heart; those Velocicraptors look heavy too 🙂
I've allways had a soft spot for the motoraptors, they are not exceptional in any area but are a good all round tyre - if you had to have one tyre for everying and every season they come close.
Grippy enough, without being too slow rolling
Quite large volume - but that good in my book if you have the clearance.
Watch out for rubber compounds - like all WTB some of the steel beaded OEM stuff is made from rubbish - heavy and poor grip. Folding and DNA compound (like your link) is the one to go for - light and grippy for the size.
At that price recommended
I thought big fat tyres were good for a rigid? At least on the front. Weight doesn't look too bad - Kenda Nevs are about 630g for a 2.1". Also, WTB tyres come up a decent size in my experience (similar to Kenda).
I've allways had a soft spot for the motoraptors, they are not exceptional in any area but are a good all round tyre - if you had to have one tyre for everying and every season they come close.
Grippy enough, without being too slow rolling
Yeah, I'd go with that. I had some 2.24 kevlar ones which used to go for well under £30 a pair on Ebay. They were light, grippy and tough. The ones in the OP look a bit weighty to me, mind....
Look fine, but if your bargain hunting, have a look at the on one site they had some tyres at a tenner a pop....
These
[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=45836 ]http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=45836[/url]
at a tenner a pop. folding.
Not tried those tyres specifically, but I am a fan of the DNA compound.
Seems to give just the right amount of grip without being hard work.